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Hassan, Employment projects manager at HI Morocco, stands in front of HI building in Rabat.; }}

Hassan helps people with disabilities to find employment August, 17 2023

Hassan Safssafi works for HI as an Employment Projects Manager. He focuses on the social and economic inclusion of people with disabilities in Morocco.

Morocco

In the foreground, Mario is sitting in his wheelchair and his best friend is behind him, holding the wheelchair handles. The two boys are laughing. In the background, you can make out their school.; }}

Thanks to a more inclusive and accessible environment, Mario can now go back to school September, 13 2023

Mario Monteiro is a young man who lives in Mozambique. At school, he used to be mocked and shunned, but since HI supported him, he has made friends and can pursue his dreams.

Mozambique

A woman has to cross flooded fields to reach her house with water jerry cans and hygiene kits supplied by HI as part of its emergency response. 500 households affected by the floods have already received support from HI in the province of Davao del Norte; }}

Devastating floods are currently hitting the Philippines February, 15 2024

At least 1.4 million people have been affected and more than 411,000 have been forced to flee due to massive flooding in several regions of Mindanao Island, in the south of the Philippines.

Philippines

Irina works as HI’s Health Project Manager in Dnipro, East of Ukraine. She is sitted next to her computer in her office; }}

“I don’t see victims, I see survivors” August, 23 2023

Irina Yashchuk is HI’s Health Project Manager for the East of Ukraine. Every day, she and her team work to support people affected by the war.

Ukraine

In one room, a woman holds a menstrual cup and explains how it works. Other women sit on benches around her and listen.; }}

In Cuba, HI continues to support local people one year after Hurricane Ian August, 30 2023

In September 2022, Hurricane Ian hit Cuba with winds of over 200km/h. A year later, HI is still supporting communicites and is helping them become more resilient.

Cuba

Archive photo 2015: The remains al Wafa Hospital in Shejaiya, Gaza, a hospital specialising in physical rehabilitation. The area, Shejaiya was largely destroyed during Operation Protective Edge in the Summer of 2014. The area is heavily contaminated with ERW and rubble clearance is a slow.; }}

Gaza, Israel: the unacceptable suffering of civilians October, 12 2023

The recent attacks by Hamas and retaliation by Israel are having a devastating impact on civilians. At least 1,300 people have lost their lives in Israel, and 1,400 in Gaza. HI, present in Palestine since 1996, is preparing an emergency response in Gaza.

Occupied Palestinian Territories

HI teams in IDPs camp, Heart City Hospital; }}

Two powerful earthquakes in four days: more than 12,000 people affected in Afghanistan October, 13 2023

On 7 and 11 October, two 6.3 magnitude earthquakes hit Afghanistan’s Herat province. HI has been present in the country since 1987 and is now working alongside its partners to help the victims.

Afghanistan

“Civilians will bear the brunt of cluster munitions for decades to come” October, 2 2023

Following its decision in July to supply Ukraine with cluster munitions, the Biden Administration is this month sending a second consignment of these weapons, which are banned by the Oslo Convention.

Ukraine

Bimal, Milan's teacher, comes twice a week to her home, and her mother also takes part in some of the play activities. | ; }}

Inclusive Futures wins Zero Project award for work on education February, 15 2024

Inclusive Futures has won a global award for its work on collaborating with organisations of people with disabilities. Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is part of the Inclusive Futures initiative, led by Sightsavers and funded by UK Aid, which is working to ensure no one is left behind.

Nepal
Kenya

“Before, she couldn’t bend her legs. Now she can sit normally.” August, 25 2023

Ruth is 15 months old. She suffers from malnutrition, which could irreversibly affect her growth. She is being cared for by HI.

Chad

Awa has joined the fight against the genital mutilation of young girls August, 29 2023

Awa is raising the awareness of young men and women to sexual health issues in Kolda, Senegal. Her objective? For everyone to have access to the information and the health services they need.

Senegal

One of our volunteers in an HI warehouse in Gaza Strip, October 2023 ; }}

Gaza: Growing humanitarian needs October, 19 2023

The attacks by Hamas and retaliation by Israel have a devastating impact on civilians. 1,400 people have lost their lives in Israel; more than 3,000 in Gaza.

Occupied Palestinian Territories

A HI physiotherapist stands next to a child in a wheelchair near the shelters. ; }}

Earthquakes in Afghanistan: HI has helped over 900 people, but the needs are still important October, 24 2023

More than 74,000 people were affected by the powerful earthquakes that struck the province of Herat in early October. HI and its partners have been providing assistance to the victims.

Afghanistan

The Al-Rashid bridge is being rebuilt after clearance operations led by HI.; }}

Raqqa: HI demines a river to enable the reconstruction of a vital bridge October, 16 2023

HI underwater mine-clearance experts have cleared part of the Euphrates river and to allow a bridge that is important for the economy of Raqqa city to be rebuilt.

Syria

HI’s staff and volunteers providing recreational activities for children in a UNRWA shelter, in Khan Younès West, a town in the south of the Gaza Strip, October 2023; }}

Gaza: a crisis within a crisis October, 24 2023

Sharaf Al Faqawi and Haytham Abusabet, members of HI’s team in Gaza, describe their daily lives since the escalation of the conflict.

Occupied Palestinian Territories

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